Description
A creamy and tangy cheese ball made with cream cheese, dill pickles, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for parties, this appetizer is easy to make and customize.
Ingredients
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
– 2 tbsp pickle juice
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tbsp fresh dill (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup crushed crackers or nuts (for coating)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball.
4. Roll the cheese ball in crushed crackers or nuts to coat.
5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
6. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
– You can add bacon bits for extra flavor.
– For a spicier version, include chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
– Use gluten-free crackers for the coating to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg